Sr. Janet Marie Abbacchi, S.S.N.D., 91, Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on Thursday June 19, 2025. Beloved sister of Anthony Abbacchi. Dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and Sister in the S.S.N.D. Community. Born Margaret Abbacchi on February 21, 1934, to the late Philip and Mary Abbacchi. Margaret entered the novitiate in August of 1953 and made her first profession in August of 1954 where she took the name Janet Marie. Sister Janet Marie made her final profession in August of 1960. Sister Janet Marie then begin a long career in education and parish work where she served as a teacher, administrator, superintendent, in pastoral ministry, and Director of Faith Formation. She ministered in Saint Louis MO, Washington MO, Baton Rouge LA, Rome Italy, and San Antonio, TX.
Services: Visitation will be held at the Sancta Maria Chapel, 320 East Ripa Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63125 on Thursday June 26 at 10:00am with sharing of memories at 10:45am followed by a funeral mass at 11:15am. Interment at the Mother House Cemetery. Contributions to S.S.N.D. are appreciated.
Service of Kutis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois.
Beautiful lady with a heart bigger than the Texas she loved! Sr. Janet had a profound impact on so many lives. My favorite memory is making pasta with you, dear friend! You will be missed.
She made a huge impact on the Diocese of Amarillo during her time here. May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ.
Such and loving and caring woman of God. I had the pleasure of working closely with her in the Diocese of Amarillo where a wonderful friendship formed!!! I will miss our texts and and friendship May she rest in peace and prayers to her family.
Sr. Janet was a wonderful teacher, & principle at St Gerard elementary school. May you rest in peace. I will Remember all the good times
and the great conversation .. Prayers to our family at this time of loss
Sr. Janet was a true servant of God & a perfect example of God’s love. She was a dear friend, counselor & mentor. She was beloved & a blessing in my life. She will be dearly missed.
My dear Aunt & very close friend. We grew up together in St Louis, Missouri.
Traveled together in Europe.
She will be deeply missed.
Dear Aunt & friend
We grew up together in St. Louis.
We traveled together in Europe many times.
I will miss her deeply.
Our local SSND community in San Antonio was fortunate to have S. Janet as a member for 10 years. She was very generous in sharing her many gifts and talents with us. It was never dull in our house with Janet. She delighted in living LIFE to the FULL. I am personally grateful to Janet for her true witness to our MISSION “directing our entire lives toward that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent.” (YAS #4)
I lived with Sister Janet in Mission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and again in San Antonio, Texas. She was definitely an SSND with mission clearly in her service. She managed 2 or more missions at the same time. Very dedicated. Very energetic. Great community member. A model SSND for me as a young sister. Great educator.
My Aunt Margie. A women Whom spoke 4 languishes. Was able to travel to many places. And one day she came to our home. Wanted my mother to teach her, how to make roses with icing. After she tryed many times. Well a light bulb, went off in my head. I said to mother, I know the reason. She needs to do it with her left hand. Because is left handed. She done real well. Would always send photos to us.
I have fond and grateful memories of Sr. Janet’s dedication and service during the many years she spent here in San Antonio both during the time she was in the Catholic School Office and especially when she worked with the new initiative to have Deanery Coordinators for the parishes, funded by the Casey Foundation. She was very collaborative, encouraging, and helpful in every way to make these endeavors successful. May this dedicated and grace-filled woman now rest in God’s loving embrace.
Rest in piece. Years ago, when she came home. She wanted to learn how to make rose’s on a cake. My mother tried to teach her. But she was having a hard time. Then on second day. A light bulb went off to me. I said Mother, I know the reason. She needs to use her left hand. She is left handed . Success. After that she would send home photos of her rose’s
Sister Janet was an awesome person. She was my principal at St. Gerard Elementary back in the late 60s. But she was more than an educator, she became “friends” with her students and their families. My mom had her over to the house on many occasions for dinner. I was fortunate enough to stay in contact with her all these years and she always was always upbeat. She was a great example of living a Christian life and we are all the better to have her is part of our lives. Godspeed to an eternity of Life with our Lord.